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RE: Using botanical and common names

On Wed 15 Jul, McAlpine, Duncan G wrote:
> As my grandfather told me, it is high recommended to learn the Latin
> names of plants versus the common name. He mentioned;"If you are talking
> to a someone who knows plants and you state the common name, they can
> assume a large assortment of plants, but if you state the Latin name,
> they will understand what you are talking about".
> 
> I would like to see the Latin names on the mailing list.  I would
> support the archives in an more efficient manner.
> 
> Duncan
> 
I totally agree, Duncan. There has been a lot of chat about the 4
o'clock plant which meant nothing to me so I deleted it . I have now
managed to 'translate' it to mirabilis jalapa, vernacular name Marvel of
Peru, which means a whole lot more to me. Too late I have deleted all
the references, but at least the bot. name allowed me to find a picture
on the net. So please, if you must use the common name, do take the
trouble to add the botanical name as well then everybody will be happy.
-- 
Allan Day  Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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